Benefits:

• Health insurance

OUR MISSION: The mission of the New Star Family Center is to provide victims of domestic violence and family violence access to comprehensive services from one location. Through community collaboration we offer programs and services designed to empower victims to become survivors and break the cycle of violence

POSITION SUMMARY: The New Star Family Center Domestic Violence Program Assistant, is responsible for providing administrative, logistical, and client support to the Case Manager and Advocates to ensure the efficient delivery of trauma-informed services to survivors of domestic violence and their families. This entry level position plays a key role in maintaining organized case records, coordinating services, and supporting daily program operations RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide frontline support to survivors, including greeting clients in person and by phone with professionalism and compassion.
• Assist Case Managers and Advocates with client intake paperwork and documentation.
• Help coordinate appointments, referrals, and follow-up services.
• Provide resource information and assist clients in accessing community services (housing, counseling, legal aid, public benefits, etc.).
• Maintain organized and accurate client files (electronic and hard copy).
• Enter data into case management systems and assist with reporting requirements.
• Assist with grant documentation and service tracking as needed.
• Assist in coordinating workshops, support groups, and outreach events.
• Help track program supplies and request replenishment as necessary.
• Provide general office support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client information in accordance with agency policies and state/federal laws.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with survivors of domestic violence or vulnerable populations preferred.
• Ability to interact well with diverse persons, organizations, and groups.
• Ability to organize and effectively manage multiple priorities, time and resources.
• Strong communication skills and work as part of a team
• Proficiency in English and fluency in Spanish are essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel. PowerPoint, Outlook and other management systems; comfortable using zoom and other video conferencing applications

EDUCATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree and a Min of 1 year work experience. Must complete the 40-Hrs victim advocate training within first 2 months of employment and secure Victim Service Provider certification.

“New Star Family Justice Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Compensation: $22.00 per hour

Our Message

“Working together – Changing Lives” is the motto at the New Star Family Justice Center.

This is because we know that we MUST work together to provide our clients with long term solutions for meaningful changes in their lives.

We are HERE to serve families who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse and human trafficking, in a trauma-informed setting. We address their safety, health, education, employment, and social connectedness. To achieve this we partner with service providers with expertise in these areas and who believe as we do, that a coordinated approach and a commitment to sharing resources are essential to ensuring that everyone who walks through our doors has access to crucial, life-changing services.

Every day we work towards building a stronger Family Justice Center where professionals come together under one roof to provide maximum service delivery. To that end, we invite YOU to Join us, Work with us, Dream with us, in creating a South Bay free from family violence.